Welcome to episode 12 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to one of the top contenders in the men's division of the open race this year. Ben talks to us about how he hopes to continue the momentum he has gained in the last two years moving from 21st in 2020 to 3rd in 2021 with a 17:19. He talks about how consistency has been key and how he hopes to have a big group of guys chasing that sub 17 minute mark this year. Let's give him a challenge!

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Welcome to episode 11 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to local Des Moines running legend Emma Huston. She was a standout runner while at Drake University, hit the US Marathon Trials Standard in her debut race, and is excited to tackle The Blazing 5k in the very competitive women's elite race on October 9th, 2022.

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Welcome to episode 10 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we flip the script and invite Blake Whalen to host the podcast and interview Race Director Tyson Wieland. Blake digs in a bit on some of Tyson's less than stellar performances, but also sheds some light on what a great event The Blazing 5k is. We had a great time and a good laugh with this one, we hope you can enjoy it as well!

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Welcome to episode 9 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Annie Etrz of Running Wild Elite. She was an 8xAll-American while at Mount Mercy and is excited to tackle The Blazing 5k in the very competitive women's elite race on October 9th, 2022.

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Welcome to episode 8 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Johnathan Bowen of First City Track Club. He was the 2022 NAIA runner up and is excited to bring a group up for The Blazing 5k. Take a listen and hear what his thoughts are about the race!

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Welcome to episode 7 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Mike Gille of Running Wild Elite. He's coming off a breakthrough performance at The Bix 7 mile where he ran a 35:18. Take a listen to learn more about Mike and his thoughts going into The Blazing 5k.

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Welcome to episode 6 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to Jessica Hruska of Runablaze Iowa. She currently sits as #2 All-Time for the Iowa Women Master's 5k, will we see her take down the top time of 18:07 this October? Listen in to our conversation!

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Welcome to episode 5 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to the trio of Joe Moore, Evan Landes, and Colin Cernik from the KC Smoke Team. Dive into this great conversation of all things Blazing 5k.

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Welcome to episode 4 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to the the only runner to finish in the top 5 both years (Male or Female), Blake Whalen of Runablaze Iowa.

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Welcome to episode 3 of the Blazing Races Podcast. This podcast will dive into the latest in fast races to come out of Iowa. Starting in 2020 mid-pandemic this event is aiming to be better and faster every year. In this podcast, the details of the race, the race director insight, as well as discussions with past racers, and much more will be discussed. Today's episode we talk to the 2021 Blazing 5k Champion, John Vodacek of Run N' Fun.

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